UK Based Organization Regional Head of Finance and Operations (Sub Sahara Africa) Job in Nairobi Kenya

UK Based Organization Regional Head of Finance and Operations (Sub Sahara Africa) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Our client is a UK based organization working with various governments, donors, schools and partners on a range of education programmes in over 60 countries around the world.To fulfil its mandate, our client is seeking to recruit a leadership capable, highly driven and results oriented individual to fill the role of Regional Head of Finance and Operations - Sub Sahara Africa (SSA), based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Reporting to the Director, SSA, the incumbent will be responsible for management of core business functions including finance, commercial operations and risk management.
S/he will also provide strategic oversight for HR, IT, procurement and facilities staff.
The position will ensure high quality service delivery to programmes and drive the commercial performance of the Sub Saharan Africa Region.
Key responsibilities will include:

Ensuring that the operations of the Sub Saharan Africa Region support the development and implementation of programmes to improve the quality of education across the region;

Providing strategic finance, commercial leadership and management to SSA Regional Office while ensuring commercial risks are managed;

Providing oversight on internal and external reporting and control;

Providing strategic leadership and oversight of Commercial, HR and Administration and Information Technology services;

Managing current contract performance measurement and reporting;

Supporting new business development by providing related commercial input; and

Providing oversight and implementing of duty of care responsibilities to staff, contractors and consultants working in conflict zones.Key qualifications, knowledge and experience required:

A Bachelors degree in Business / Finance; A master’s degree will be an added advantage;

At least eight (8) years management experience in a Corporate or NGO environment of which five (5) years should be at senior level overseeing a busy finance and administration function;

Knowledge of contract and financial performance management;

Knowledge of tax regulations and reporting environment in the region;

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills;

Strong business development skills; and

Experience working with different institutional donors.If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria for this role, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts and quoting the reference number Ref.: RFOD/10/14 on your application letter.
To be considered, your application must be received by 31 October 2014 addressed to:
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
P.O. Box 40092 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke